14 Awesome Ways To Reuse Empty Cans, Jars, And Containers
July 17, 2019
sources: Pinterest / Family handyman
Although I try to limit buying foods that come in single-use plastic, sometimes it’s simply inevitable. And while I always recycle these containers, it disheartens me to think that they’re contributing to waste on our planet. Thankfully, there are lots of creative, awesome ways you can reuse those empty food and drink containers instead of tossing them. Here they are!
1. Snack Containers
A great way to reuse those empty coffee creamer bottles? Peel off the labels and turn them into snack containers!
2. Wine Cap Tea Lights
You can easily make your own soy candle wax, then pour it into empty wine caps for DIY tea light candles.
3. Protect Electrical Cords
Cut slots in the side of a plastic container and use it to store the plug part of an electrical cord that’s outside. That way, you don’t have to worry about it becoming wet.
4. Baby Food Spice Jars
A great way to reuse old baby food jars is to turn them into spice jars that make everything extremely visible.
5. Plastic Bag Dispenser
An old bottle can be made into the perfect plastic bag dispenser (even though we should all try to limit our use of plastic bags!).
6. Tin Can Herb Garden
Old tin cans are the perfect home for a fresh herb garden!
7. Wine Bottle Candle Holders
Remove the labels from empty wine bottles and use them for an antique-looking candle holder display.
8. Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
With a few crafting skills, an old mason jar can be transformed into a rustic-inspired soap dispenser.
9. Mini Greenhouse
Plants thrive in warm, humid, and damp environments. Click here to find out how you can make a mini greenhouse from an old plastic container!
10. Tin Can Biscuit Cutter
The easiest, most simplified biscuit cutter? Why, a tin can, of course!
11. Milk Jug Garden Scoop
An empty milk jug can be cut and turned into a handy soil scoop for gardening.
12. Milk Jug Watering Can
You can also poke holes in the cap of an empty milk jug and use it to water your plants!
13. Yoghurt Container Measuring Cups
Since most yoghurt containers come in standard ounce measurements, they can make for the perfect measuring cups when you’re in a pinch!
14. Coffee Container Bird Feeder
By fastening a plastic plate or tray to the bottom of an old coffee container, you can easily make a DIY bird feeder!